Despite the audible protest by leaps at being locked up in the room alone again, Sabine did as Meesei told her. There was a chilly draft out in the corridor, but both she and Rhazii were clothed well enough.

Inside the storage room, Vera sat uncomfortably on a small, horizontal barrel on a stand. She seemed a little nervous, but straightened her back and spoke directly to Meesei's eyes. "I don't believe I remember anything of note. Today has been...distracting, in many senses." Vera's look faltered, most likely for the seriousness of the situation. "I know you have to suspect me, but I will only say the truth."